Natalie Portman Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Natalie Portman
Natalie Portman (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP)
Natalie Portman
Natalie Portman is an American actor, known for films such as The Professional, Black Swan, and the Star Wars franchise. She began acting at 12 years old and has since starred in a wide range of films across multiple genres, from independent films to blockbuster movies. Portman's role in Black Swan earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress. In 2012, she married choreographer Benjamin Millepied. The couple share two children.
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Natalie Portman’s ‘The Professional’ Director Luc Besson Felt Responsible for Her Career After the Film
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Natalie Portman Hated the Idea of Being a Director’s Muse
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Natalie Portman Kept Messing up Her Lines in ‘Thor: The Dark World’ Because of Anthony Hopkins
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Natalie Portman Once Felt She Fell on Her Face Doing ‘Star Wars’
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Natalie Portman ‘Obsessively’ Watched Jacqueline Kennedy to Learn Her Accent for ‘Jackie’

Actors

Britney Theriot and Russell Crowe attend day two of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

Notable People

Russell Crowe and Britney Theriot Confirm Engagement Rumors After She’s Spotted Wearing a Huge Ring With a Hefty Price Tag

Here's what we know about Britney Theriot's engagement ring from Russell Crowe.

by Michelle Kapusta

Published on July 3, 2025

1 min read

King Charles III speaks with British actress Kate Winslet during the King's Foundation Awards ceremony

Notable People / Royal family

Actor Kate Winslet Receives Special Honor From King Charles

Here are the details on the official role Kate Winslet now has on King Charles' team.

by Michelle Kapusta

Movies

‘Copycat’ Star William McNamara Says Movie ‘Ended My Dating Life’

McNamara played a pivotal role in 1995's 'Copycat,' which recently began streaming on Netflix.

by Megan Elliott

Jamie Foxx Once Shared How He Avoided Turning Into an ‘Ugly Person’ After Winning an Oscar

Jamie Foxx once opened up about what it was like winning an Oscar Award for Best Actor.

by Antonio Stallings

Published on March 5, 2025

3 min read

Demi Moore in a sparkling silver dress at the 97th Annual Academy Awards

Notable People

Demi Moore ‘Didn’t Show Up’ to Oscars Afterparty After ‘The Substance’ Was Expected to ‘Win Big,’ Source Says

Demi Moore walked away from the 97th Annual Academy Award disappointed. Here's what an insider said about Moore ditching an Oscars afterparty following her loss.

by Lauren Weiler

Side by side photos of Harvey Weinstein in court and Adrien Brody and Georgina Chapman at the 2025 Oscars

Notable People

Harvey Weinstein Gives a Surprising Statement About His Kids After Adrien Brody’s Oscars Speech

Adrien Brody's Oscars acceptance speech raised eyebrows for many reasons, including his mention of Harvey Weinstein's kids.

by Ali Hicks

A ‘Thor’ Deleted Scene Showed Thor and Loki as Friends Long Before ‘Ragnarok’

Thor and Loki are known enemies, but a deleted scene from 'Thor' shows the two as friends, long before 'Ragnarok.'

by Mishal Ali Zafar

Published on January 22, 2023

3 min read

Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston Thor: Ragnarok

Movies

The Moment Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston Realized ‘Thor’ Was ‘Special’

Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston still remember when it became clear their Marvel movie 'Thor' was something special.

by Kira Martin

Movies

3 Reasons ‘Thor 5’ Will Never Happen

Between Marvel’s careful planning, Chris Hemsworth’s age, and Taika Waititi’s schedule, 'Thor 5' will never happen.

by Jason Rossi

Natalie Portman Once Felt the Reaction for ‘The Professional’ Was the ‘Worst Thing That Ever Happened’

A 12-year-old Natalie Portman found it challenging adjusting to her childhood stardom after some of the extreme reactions to ‘The Professional’.

by Antonio Stallings

Anthony Hopkins at the Vanity Fair Oscar party.

Notable People

Natalie Portman Kept Messing up Her Lines in ‘Thor: The Dark World’ Because of Anthony Hopkins

Natalie Portman had difficulty acting alongside Anthony Hopkins after being such a fan of his for so long.

by Antonio Stallings

Natalie Portman at the 2005 Cannes Film Festival.

Notable People

Natalie Portman Once Felt She Fell on Her Face Doing ‘Star Wars’

Natalie Portman once confided that the negative criticism she experienced with the ‘Star Wars’ franchise served her well in hindsight.

by Antonio Stallings

Actress Natalie Portman who stars as Queen Amidala in the new Star Wars movie, The Phantom Menace arrives for the Royal Premiere

Notable People

Natalie Portman Had a Radio Station Count Down to Her 18th Birthday: ‘I Felt the Need to Cover My Body’

Many challenges come with being a child star, as Natalie Portman knows, but being constantly sexualized shouldn't be one of them.

by Produced by Digital Editors

Notable People

Ashton Kutcher Sometimes Found It Challenging Acting Alongside Natalie Portman in ‘No Strings Attached’

Ashton Kutcher once opened up about working alongside Natalie Portman, and why it could be a bit challenging doing scenes with the star.

by Antonio Stallings

Sam Fender celebrity crush Natalie Portman

Notable People

Sam Fender’s 1st Celebrity Crush Was a ‘Star Wars’ Star

This 'Star Wars' star has been Sam Fender's celebrity crush since he was a little boy.

by Rita DeMichiel

Notable People

Natalie Portman ‘Obsessively’ Watched Jacqueline Kennedy to Learn Her Accent for ‘Jackie’

Natalie Portman explains how she transformed into Jackie Kennedy for her Oscar-nominated role as the First Lady.

by Produced by Digital Editors

Movies

‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Star Natalie Portman Addresses How Chris Hemsworth Has Changed Since They Made the First ‘Thor’

Jane and Thor had a lot to work on when they reunited in 'Thor: Love and Thunder.' But Natalie Portman and Chris Hemsworth picked up right where they left off.

by Robert Yaniz Jr.

Scarlett Johansson smiling alongside Natalie Portman

Notable People

Scarlett Johansson Once Showed Natalie Portman How to Get Over Her Fear of Confrontation

Earlier in their careers, Natalie Portman learned from Scarlett Johansson how to engage in confrontation with others when they worked on the 2008 movie 'The Other Boleyn Girl.'

by Antonio Stallings

Gaming & Comics

‘Thor: Love and Thunder’: Chris Hemsworth Made 1 ‘Thoughtful’ Gesture Before Kissing Natalie Portman

Kissing scenes have the potential to be awkward, but Chris Hemsworth went the extra mile to ensure Natalie Portman was comfortable on the 'Thor: Love and Thunder' set.

by Sarah Little

Movies

‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Star Natalie Portman Played Her First Action Hero at Age 13

Natalie Portman's Mighty Thor made waves in the MCU. But the actor has been training for this kind of role since her early career.

by Robert Yaniz Jr.

Natalie Portman, who stars in 'Thor: Love and Thunder,' wears a red strapless dress and red rose crown.

Gaming & Comics

Natalie Portman Reveals the ‘Most Beautiful Scene’ in ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Was Shot in a Best Buy Parking Lot

According to Natalie Portman, the Marvel cast and crew filmed one of the 'Thor: Love and Thunder' scenes in a parking lot, but fans won't be able to tell.

by Sarah Little

Notable People

How Much Shorter Is Natalie Portman Than Her ‘Thor’ Co-Star Chris Hemsworth?

Filming Natalie Portman and Chris Hemsworth standing together for the 'Thor' films required some ingenuity because of their severe height difference

by Produced by Digital Editors

Natalie Portman attends a July 5, 2022, screening of 'Thor: Love and Thunder' in London. Portman said the movie is different from any other she's worked on because of the sheer amount of high-quality material that got cut.

Movies

Natalie Portman Reveals How ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Is Different From Any Movie She’s Starred In

Natalie Portman said 'Thor: Love and Thunder' says it’s different from every other movie she’s worked on before with tons of quality footage not making the final cut.

by Jason Rossi

Movies

Tessa Thompson and Natalie Portman Ate Asparagus for ‘Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner’ on ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Set

While shooting 'Thor: Love and Thunder,' Tessa Thompson and Natalie Portman did a lot together. In fact, they ate the same food over and over.

by India McCarty

Natalie Portman and Tobey Maguire attending The Cinema Society after a party for 'Brothers' in New York City

Notable People

Natalie Portman Was Inspired to Go Vegan by a Marvel Star — but Not Chris Hemsworth

Here's a look at the vegan diet of Natalie Portman and Chris Hemsworth, and a different Marvel star that inspired Portman to make the change!

by Christina Nunn

Actor Tessa Thompson, director Taika Waititi, and Star Wars actor Natalie Portman attend a UK gala screening of Thor: Love and Thunder

Movies

‘Thor 4’ Director Taika Waititi Forgot Natalie Portman Was in ‘Star Wars’

Taika Waititi made a critical nerd gaffe when he forgot that Natalie Portman played Padme in 'Star Wars'

by Ross Tanenbaum

Notable People

Chris Hemsworth Got a Late Start in Acting Compared to ‘Thor’ Co-Star Natalie Portman

Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman are experienced actors, but the former isn't as seasoned as his 'Thor' co-star.

by Produced by Digital Editors

Natalie Portman, who has a home in Hollywood, smiles on red carpet at the premiere of Apple's 'Pachinko'

Notable People

A Look Inside Natalie Portman’s Longtime Los Angeles Home

Get a peek inside actor Natalie Portman's longtime Los Feliz residence as well as the Montecito estate she sold for $8 million.

by Michelle Kapusta

Tessa Thompson and Natalie Portman, who star in 'Thor: Love and Thunder,' embrace onstage at Comic-Con.

Gaming & Comics

‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Star Tessa Thompson Calls Natalie Portman a ‘Real World Superhero’

Tessa Thompson praises her 'Thor: Love and Thunder' co-star for her work off-screen and how she showed up for her female castmates.

by Sarah Little